The 10 Best Acts to See at iFest's First Weekend

Richard Cagle & The Voodoo Choir
Whether you love rock and roll, have a soft spot for the blues, or are just a sucker for good storytelling, Richard Cagle & the Voodoo Choir are sure to please. Possessed of an affinity for the blues since he was a boy, Cagle familiarized himself with the likes of Lightnin' Hopkins when he moved to Houston in the late '60s.

El Gran Silencio
This group from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico is the epitome of "Avanzada Regia," a lively fusion of rock, reggae, cumbia and hip-hop that soared in its popularity both in northern Mexico and the Southwestern U.S. in the '90s and '00s. Actively working and touring since forming in 1993, Silencio has traveled throughout the Americas, Europe and Japan. Ironically, their name translates into "The Great Silence," although they are arguably one of the best and loudest ambassadors of Rock En Español.

One of their most popular tracks is their 2003 cover of Juan Gabriel's "No Tengo Dinero," with was produced and performed with A.B. Quintanilla III's Kumbia Kings. They will certainly unleash their "chuntaro style" upon H-Town. (6:30 p.m. Sunday, Bud Light World Stage)MARCO TORRES

INXS-ive
Not going to lie: a small part of us was hoping iFest would pull off a minor coup and book INXS this year. That didn't happen, as it's unclear whether the veteran Aussie pop-funk-rockers are either on indefinite hiatus or just defunct, but here's the next best thing: the L.A.-based "world's best INXS tribute band" that has in fact already posted its iFest set list. Looks like we're in store for everything from early New Wave gems "Don't Change" and "This Time" to underrated later singles "Elegantly Wasted" and "Pretty Vegas," and of course all the hits in between. (6:30 p.m. Saturday, BHP Billiton Center Stage)CHRIS GRAY

La Santa Cecilia
La Santa Cecilia receives its name from the patron saint of musicians. This holy foursome from Los Angeles has been swiftly climbing up the Latin Alternative charts thanks to lead singer Marisol "La Marisoul" Hernandez's heartfelt vocals and a spicy sound mixing Pan-American rhythms with rock, soul and jazz.

The group's 2013 debut, Trienta Días, won the Grammy Award for for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album. Most of their tracks include accordion as the main instrumental voice, ranging from cumbia to tango, ranchera to classical. Hit single "Monedita" is a sweet and lively Spanglish ode to being happy and having fun without having or spending very much money. (2:30 p.m. Saturday, Bud Light World Stage)

Anne McCue
Listening to Anne McCue, it's hard to believe that she grew up in Sydney, Australia. Best defined as Americana, her sound draws inspiration from classic and modern artists such as Bob Dylan and Wilco. A rare Aussie playing this year's Down Under-themed iFest, McCue is performing both Saturday and Sunday at late-afternoon time slots that should bring the best of Australia and America together. (4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Cooper's Down Under Pub)ALYSSA DUPREE

Laura Mvula
Hailing from Birmingham, England, Laura Mvula is still working her way up the musical totem pole, but not for long. Equal parts jazz crooner and pop singer, and backed by both orchestral and brass ensembles, Mvula balances a wide range of musical styles to arrive somewhere between Lauryn Hill and Adele (with a nods toward indie darling Frou Frou). With her set falling sometime around sundown, Mvula's performance could be nothing short of magical. (6:30 p.m. Saturday, Bud Light World Stage)ALYSSA DUPREE